T Q&A

Francisco Tamayo has lived in Tucson since 1972. He's a regular at Bob Dobbs' Bar & Grill, 2501 E. Sixth St. A frequent honeree in the Weekly's Best of Tucson ® competition, Bob Dobbs' Bar & Grill is named for J.R. "Bob" Dobbs, the pipe-smoking object of worship of the Church of the Subgenius, which offers eternal salvation or triple-your-money back. The church's dogma, outlined in The Book of the Subgenius and Revelation X, essentially teaches that we are all born with original slack, which a conspiracy of normals is seeking to steal from us. Slack itself is notoriously elusive; the harder you work to have slack, the less of it you have. For more information on the Church of the Subgenius, visit subgenius.com. Tamayo, incidentally, has no known connection to the church--yet.

What's the best way to spend a summer day in Tucson?

At your house, taking care of your parents. I take care of them every weekend down in Nogales, Arizona.

How has Nogales changed over the years?

Not too much. Good.

What did you think about that poor guy who busted down in Nogales buying prescription drugs?

It's a bunch of bullshit both ways. I don't know why this thing happened. Everybody thought it was somebody getting busted at the American border. No, this guy supposedly bought a lot of drugs in Nogales, Sonora. He was caught by the Mexicans. So everybody on this side is not going over there, because they're afraid they're going to get caught.

How has Nogales, Sonora, changed over the years?

Not too much. It's the most beautiful city in the world.

It seems like the population is growing a lot.

It's where God was born.

What about the maquiladoras?

They're not doing too good. They started for a good reason, but I don't know what happened.

What's the best summer drink in Tucson?

The margarita is a bunch of baloney. I'd rather have a Coca-Cola with rum.

So how 'bout those Diamondbacks?

I hated to see Schilling go. I like the Padres. But I don't really follow sports.

What do you think of the new garbage fee in Tucson?

If it's done correctly, it's OK.

What about Tucson's transportation situation?

Hopefully, it's not going to get any better. I like the growing up. We need help. It's out of control a little bit, but not too bad.

Do you go to movies?

No. I don't go to movies. I do what movies are made out of.

Like what?

Everything else.

So what do you do for fun?

I make salsa--everything appropriate to different kinds of dishes.

What's your favorite bar?

Bob Dobbs. The bartenders are the best. They talk to you, they listen, so ...